YEARLY HIGH
26.8830 PKR
YEARLY LOW
24.7075 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.6389 PKR

2012 QAR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 26.8830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 24.7075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1755 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.8002 to the December average rate of 26.7046, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 26.8830 was up 8.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 24.7273, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 134,415 PKR
2011 Average 118,636 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 123,538 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,877.49 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

26.8951
24.6098
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 25.0982, compared to 26.1797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0815 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.0982
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.1797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.7361 PKR (High: 25.6705 / Low: 24.9343). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1436 PKR (High: 24.9812 / Low: 24.8376).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7361
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1436

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0534 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0534

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 26.7046) against the same month in 2011 (average: 24.5810), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1237 (+8.64%).

2012 Avg (December) 26.7046
2011 Avg (December) 24.5810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.9339 24.7075 24.8002
February 24.9812 24.8376 24.9205
March 25.2452 24.9051 24.9740
April 24.9960 24.8216 24.9206
May 25.6705 24.9343 25.0921
June 25.9929 25.7409 25.8820
July 26.0926 25.8040 25.9336
August 26.0497 25.7162 25.9030
September 26.0935 25.6928 25.9298
October 26.3419 26.0903 26.2363
November 26.5421 26.2747 26.3707
December 26.8830 26.5197 26.7046